System for managing recording conflicts of media programs

Abstract

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media content processor having a controller to detect a recording conflict between a schedule change of a first media program and a scheduled recording of a second media program. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to media content and more specifically to a system for managing recording conflicts of media programs.BACKGROUND[0002]With the advent of Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs) and most recently Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), many consumers can record media programs while in transit or while viewing other programs. It is not uncommon, however, that a previously scheduled media program is postponed or has a duration which exceeds its expected duration. Situations such as this arise when there are interruptions to programs (e.g., an emergency Presidential address), or in sports where the scheduled playing time is extended into overtime.[0003]When a schedule change occurs, the recording schedules of one or more media programs can be affected. Some prior art systems can detect schedule changes and adapt a recording schedule of a media program to capture the extended play period. However, such systems do not address a recordi...

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It is not uncommon, however, that a previously scheduled media program is postponed or has a duration which exceeds its expected duration.

However, such systems do not address a recording conflict between media programs due to a schedule change.

A change in the start time can occur when for example a previous media program experiences a delay which causes an overall delay in downstream media programs.

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